Polkton Lawyers

Benita N. Jones is originally from eastern North Carolina. She attended magnet schools in Raleigh and graduated from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Yale University, where she graduated magna cum laude, and a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, DC. Ms. Jones is admitted to practice law in North Carolina and Virginia and before the United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina. Her practice includes representation of public schools and other educational institutions. She is a...

Chris is an Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Employment Lawyer with years of experience helping people in Durham, Wake, and surrounding counties in North Carolina.

Josh works to engineer creative legal solutions allowing you to focus on your day-to-day, work, family, and operation of your business by helping to evaluate, mitigate, and resolve legal matters and worries before they escalate. Matters include: Tax Law - Federal Tax (IRS), State Tax (NCDOR); Administrative Law - Compliance, regulatory, and licensing; Municipal Law - Representation before local and county government; Aviation Law; Professional License Defense - Contractor, medical, accountant, aviation; Business Law - Complex business matters; entity and partner issues; business formation and dissolution; risk mitigation; vendor and contractor disputes; financial workouts relating to personal, equipment, office, retail, and lender obligations; Real Estate...

J. Thomas West, Attorney at Law, graduated cum laude and ranked second in his graduating class from Campbell University School of Law. While in law school he received the Corpus Juris Secundum Award for outstanding scholastic achievement; Am Jur Book Awards for Contracts, Wills, Trusts, Federal Estate Taxation and Federal Gift Taxation; Campbell School of Law Academic Scholarship; was awarded the J. Shepherd Bryan Scholarship; was a candidate member of the Campbell Law Review, a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity and a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. He performed his undergraduate studies at Campbell also, where...

I grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania called Zelienople with five older siblings. In high school, I was a member of the marching band, SVTV (our television broadcast club), Thespians (our drama club), and the Honor Society. I was very active in high school theater. I graduated from Seneca Valley High School with honors and enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh, main campus where I studied English Literature, psychology and theatre arts. I spent my free time at the university theater or learning to play pool at the student union. I also was a founding...

I am a trial and appellate lawyer based in North Carolina but licensed in NC, VA, and WV. I enjoy taking on different types of challenging cases. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 336-282-8848.

I conduct residential and commercial real estate closings and transactions; draft real estate instruments, including contracts, deeds, notes, easements, leases, and more; and review and advise on real estate instruments and title matters.

Ever since I was a young child and even through college, I have personally witnessed family members and very close friends endure divorce, child custody battles, bankruptcy, civil lawsuits and even fraudulent criminal accusations. I both saw and experienced the stress such events can place on an individual, and I realized that everyone, at some point in their life, needs hope, comfort, and encouragement. In each one of those situations, the person that was best situated to provide that vital support was their lawyer. So that’s why I became an attorney. I understand what you are going through—and...

I have an extensive background in both litigation and in transactional law. Because of my experience I can see the results of a poorly drafted document and its consequences. I have a strong belief that in order to know your product, you have to produce your product. I am a hands-on attorney and I only depend on me to serve the clients needs.

We are experienced and aggressive workers' compensation lawyers with offices throughout North Carolina. With over 100 years of combined workers' compensation experience, a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo, an AV Preeminent Rating on Martindale.com, and more Board Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation than any other law firm helping injured workers we are uniquely qualified to help in a workers' compensation claim. Whether your claim is denied, you are having difficulty with the workers' compensation adjuster, or the company doctor we are here to help. Call us and talk to a workers' compensation attorney without any cost or obligation 1-800-319-9000.

I am a board certified Family Law Specialist and have practiced predominantly Family Law and all issues relating to Family Law since my licensing in 2002. I am committed to representing my clients and advocate strongly for my clients both in and out of the courtroom.

I am the founding attorney of The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC, which is based in my hometown of Statesville, North Carolina. My practice serves the citizens of Iredell and Alexander counties. My primary areas of focus are criminal defense, traffic violations, DWI arrests, and family law, which include divorce, separation agreements, child custody, support, and property division. Before establishing The Law Office of Bryan A. Corbett, PLLC, I served as a District Court Judge for Iredell and Alexander counties from January 2021 to March 2025. Prior to my tenure as a district court judge, I was the managing...

Matthew attended North Carolina State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2006 with a Juris Doctorate. He is a partner at Gottholm, Ralston and Benton, PLLC since the firm’s inception in 2014, and was a partner at The Law Offices of Benton & Welborn, PLLC from 2006 until 2011, and The Law Offices of Gottholm, Welborn and Benton, PLLC from 2012-2013. Matthew’s practice primarily focuses on family law, criminal law and civil litigation. Matthew is an experienced litigator, and tries...

Laura was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC. In 2011, she graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. She continued her education at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2013.

Laura enjoys writing, reading and engaging in community service. Laura joined the King Law Firm in 2014 and practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury litigation, and social security disability.

Joining Brent Adams & Associates in 2004, attorney Vance Jennings is now an owner/partner in the law firm. His practice mostly concentrates on Social Security Disability law, ERISA short and long-term disability claims, and private short and long-term disability claims. Attorney Vance is certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability law. Only a select number of attorneys receive this honor. He is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Vance speaks at...

My areas of private practice include Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Corporate Law, Wills and Estates, Foreclosures, and Family Law.
1994 Graduate Wake Forest University School of Law

I concentrate in the areas of Local Government Law, Foreclosures, Civil Litigation, Document Preparation, and Business Law, and I am available to assist with most matters other than domestic disputes, criminal cases, disability, workers compensation, bankruptcy, or tax law.

Daniel R. Francis, is a civil litigation trial attorney licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas. He has over 30 years of civil litigation experience and has represented railroad injury victims throughout the Mid-South and Midwest regions. Dan has experience successfully representing Injury victims against railroads including Amtrak and takes pride in really getting to know his clients and understanding the impact that the devastating injuries and losses have on them and their families. He has obtained multiple million dollar civil litigation verdicts and really thrives in simply taking on those corporations and insurance companies...

Family Law is my focus. Child Custody and all aspects of Divorce (including military divorce) are the bulk of what I do and I love it. I have the knowledge to get you to the best possible results available to you. In addition I take pride in making sure my clients know and understand what is happening in their case, because it is their life that is being impacted. I enjoy working as a team with my client to get the case successfully resolved.

I am the owner and principal attorney of Bowman Law PLLC, a law firm based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and serving clients throughout the Piedmont Triad and beyond. I assist clients in legal matters of various types, including employment and personal injury cases, Social Security claims, and contested unemployment benefits hearings. Additionally, I choose to focus a great deal of my work in the area of workers' compensation law, representing individuals affected by job-related injuries and occupational diseases. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in the top ten percent of my class, I gained...

I am an experienced attorney dedicated to assisting individuals with your family law cases, according to your means and in such a way as to minimize the conflict and stress experienced by your family.

Nahomi, who is of counsel to the firm, graduated from Barnard College, cum laude, in 1967, and from Columbia University Law School in 1971. Before joining the firm, she practiced in the area of trusts and estates with Davis, Polk and Wardwell in New York. Nahomi is listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Labor and Employment. She currently practices as a mediator with an emphasis on employment benefits and employment discrimination cases.

Jeff is a highly dedicated and accomplished lawyer with a wealth of experience in various areas of law, particularly focusing on tax, estate planning, and administration. His expertise and genuine passion for charitable planning make him a sought-after advisor for families looking to structure their initiatives using trusts. Jeff's educational background showcases his commitment to excellence. He holds an Estate Planning Certificate and an LL.M in tax from the prestigious Georgetown University Law Center, which have equipped him with a deep understanding of the intricate legal nuances involved in estate planning. Combining his advanced education with practical experience, Jeff is well-equipped...

In 1977 I started my practice as a Forsyth County lawyer, and eventually came to practice throughout Triad. I have come to enjoy family law cases. What I mean by that is I enjoy the challenge of handling any legal issue which directly affects any member of either an ongoing or dissolving family. That includes criminal, traffic, divorce, separation agreements, prenuptial agreements, domestic restraining orders (50-B) juvenile cases, child custody, post separation support, alimony, equitable distribution, wills, trusts, estates, probate, real estate, personal property issues, and traffic, to name a few. A good lawyer will enjoy the technicalities involved in...

Mr. Osegueda has has nearly 15 years of civil law experience in North Carolina. His practice includes personal injury matters such as trucking cases, car wrecks, premise liability, and family law. Mr. Osegueda is also is bilingual in Spanish. Please visit our website at www.Aglinett.com to learn how Mr. Osegueda can assist you with your legal matters.

I am Alexander J. King, a founding partner at King & Rowe, Attorneys at Law, located in Newton, North Carolina. With over 12 years of dedicated experience, I have become a formidable trial attorney, focusing my practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, and child custody. My unwavering commitment to my clients drives me to passionately advocate in courtrooms across North Carolina. Originally from Hickory, I graduated from Hickory High School and then attended North Carolina State University. During my university years, I demonstrated leadership as a founding member and Vice President of Alpha Sigma Phi...

I am Evan R. Rowe, a dedicated criminal defense lawyer based in Catawba County, North Carolina, where I was born and raised. I graduated from Hickory High School in 2003, earned my undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University in 2007, and completed my law degree at the Charlotte School of Law in 2011. I am licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and the Western District of North Carolina Federal Court. During my time at NC State, I was a charter member of the Alpha Sigma Phi national fraternity and served on the executive board of the...

While growing up in the small township of Redford, Michigan, I developed aspirations to become a person who helps those in need. I chose to pursue a social work degree from Eastern Michigan University, which is when I first became interested in the law and our justice system. My education and experience in social work taught me that the law is a tool that can be used to effectuate change and help those who need help the most. After finishing my social work degree, I relocated to North Carolina to attend law school at North Carolina Central University. I was drawn...

Former Prosecutor for 11th Judicial District where I handled thousands of criminal case for State of North Carolina. Went into private practice in 1998 and opened my own law from in 2004. My main focus is Criminal Defense, Domestic/Family Law, Traffic, License Restoration, and Personal Injury. Pride myself on providing excellent service to my clients and forging long term trusted relationships with my peers, judges and law enforcement.

Phyllis (PJ) Lile-King is a lawyer in Greensboro, North Carolina, licensed for 25 years and engaged in a civil rights practice, including police misconduct and discrimination cases. She has lectured and written in the areas of discrimination, medical malpractice and drug overdose cases. PJ is on the faculty at Duke Law School. For several years, PJ's practice included medical malpractice, wrongful death and drug overdose cases. She grew up in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, and graduated from Georgetown College with a B.A. and the University of Virginia School of Law with a J.D. PJ clerked for the Honorable Pierce Lively...

Mr. Walker has been practicing primarily in the Unifour Area (Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba counties) and provides competent and practical legal representation at a fair and reasonable cost. He has earned an excellent reputation for providing a reasonable, cost effective and common sense approach to planning, advising or resolving your legal matter.

Kevin's practice consists of transactional law involving corporations, partnerships, and secured transactions, as well as real estate transactions, contract law, and elder law. He joined the firm in 1993. Since then, Kevin has helped hundreds of businesses and individuals throughout Catawba County and western North Carolina form corporate entities that are right for their needs and to successfully navigate through various legal and business issues. Kevin has extensive experience with drafting corporate and business agreements for small businesses and expansive corporate entities. Kevin also has extensive experience in representing healthcare entities including nursing homes and medical...

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